Better Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Buildings: New Public Health Standards.
This Act establishes a national program managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce health risks from indoor air contaminants, particularly focusing on schools and childcare facilities. Citizens will benefit from new federal guidelines on recommended concentration limits for contaminants (like radon and carbon monoxide) and financial support for local authorities to improve ventilation and filtration in educational settings. The goal is to ensure a healthier environment in indoor spaces.
Key points
Establishment of federal guidelines for recommended limits of six key indoor air contaminants, including radon, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde.
Mandate for a nationwide assessment of air quality in schools and covered childcare facilities within three years (allowing for representative sampling).
Authorization of a study to assess the feasibility of developing a public Indoor Air Quality Index (IAQI).
Provision of grants and technical assistance to local governments and schools for upgrading ventilation systems and improving air purity, with a focus on disadvantaged communities.
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